Opening Times: Monday – Friday: 9am-9pm | Saturday: 9am-1pm | Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Opening Times: Monday – Friday: 9am-9pm | Saturday: 9am-1pm | Sunday: 1pm-5pm
This page brings together resources that may be helpful if you have been affected by church-related abuse,
or if you are supporting someone who has.
The resources shared here are for information and support.
You can use them alongside Safe Spaces support, or on their own.
Church-related abuse refers to abuse by someone in the Church.
Our church-related abuse resources include:
These resources are designed to support understanding, not to pressure you into any action.
Domestic abuse can affect people of all genders and backgrounds.
It can include emotional, physical, sexual, financial, or controlling behaviour.
Our domestic abuse resources include:
Sexual violence and abuse can have lasting effects, whether it happened recently or many years ago.
Our sexual violence resources include:
You do not need to report abuse to access support.
Self-care looks different for everyone.
For some people, it may be about grounding or rest. For others, it may be about information, boundaries, or routine.
Our self-care resources include:
You can take what feels useful and leave the rest.
These resources are for professionals who may be supporting adults affected by church-related abuse, including:
You can contact Safe Spaces in the way that feels easiest for you.
Call: 0300 303 1056
Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk
Webchat: available on this website
We respond as soon as we can during opening hours.
Email and webchat are not monitored outside these times.
Opening times
Monday to Friday: 9am–9pm
Saturday: 9am–1pm
Sunday: 1pm–5pm
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
You deserve to be supported.
Safe Spaces is here to listen.
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